American Reacts to AFL (Australian Football) Biggest Hits

[@kieranjoel5251]

Hey mate, love your reaction to our great game of Aussie Rules Football! This is not rugby at all, it is a completely different sport. AFL is the most attended game in the world on average per capita (population) and has been around longer than the NFL. Please check out any of the following videos and I promise you’ll be hooked to the sport of AFL. Why AFL is the best sport in the world A Beginners Guide to Australian Football The 100 BEST goals of 2023 Best of the decade 2010-2019: Best goals Best of the decade 2010-2019: Best marks AFL grand final 2023 highlights Top moments in AFL this decade 2010-2019 Best of the decade 2010-2019: Brutal bumps and tackles AFL Biggest bumps and hits ever Eddie Betts - the Pied Piper The best goals of Eddie betts’ remarkable career Kysaiah Pickett is a human highlight reel Get Excited: Izak Rankine’s best highlights Chad wingard Port Adelaide career highlights Cyril Rioli’s Career highlights Lance Franklin best 23 goals Jeremy howe best marks afl 2011-2019 Gary Ablett's 29 best ever moments, milestones and performances | 2020 | AFL AFL grand final 2018 highlights

[@OmniSportsInternational]

Thank you for the correction! I reminded myself before that they are different sports and not to mention Rugby and of course I immediately did. I'm excited to learn more about this great game! Thank you for these suggestions, I'll definitely check them out :)

[@jackjustice4808]

Rugby is much older and much more popular all over the world, and much rougher 😊

[@kieranjoel5251]

Ewww rugby

[@shielsy1]

@@kieranjoel5251 Afl the sport for benders.

[@barnowl.]

Rugby is NOT older. Aussies Rules is the oldest codified game and was based upon by a game played by the aboriginal/first nations people of Australia who are the oldest living culture on earth.

[@AussiePillow1]

It’s funny, if you ask most Australians, they’ll tell you that NFL looks like rugby and we’d be right since NFL was based off it. AFL is a completely different sport however.

[@user-bf8ud9vt5b]

It's always fun to see people react to Aussie Rules big hits for the first time, but the couple of official "What is AFL?" vids will provide a lot more context.

[@OmniSportsInternational]

That's a good idea, while watching this was fun. I don't know much more about the sport hahaha

[@rhyssanders9122]

hey mate just wanted to say that i appreciate you being genuine about everything and just being real chill, i just randomly clicked on your vid and idk your vibe is just really nice. thanks mate could be my post nut clarity could be your cool character but yeah peace

[@OmniSportsInternational]

Thank you! Whatever led to you enjoying the vibe works for me hahaha

[@stevepark1123]

G'day. If you get the chance, check out these three videos. 1 - A beginner's guide to Australian football ( AFL Explained ) 2 - What is AFL ? Aussie rules explained. 3 - Mason Cox - " Don't believe in never " An American playing AFL.. Enjoy cheers Thanks 🤠

[@clintonsmith9178]

Great reaction champ! Tough week to be a Rams fan 😢 Don't worry about getting things wrong. You're learning. Quite a number of these hits are illegal and resulted in some lengthy suspensions. It's a brutal sport, and you have to be tough to play at the elite level. But it's also extremely athletic and skillful, and played at a blistering pace. Keep up the great work and enjoy our game!

[@OmniSportsInternational]

Thank you so much! Yes I'm so sad about my Rams, but I'm happy with how we did compared to preseason expectations. And that makes sense! I can't wait to learn more!

[@sebastianliggieri8411]

You have to watch 'What is AFL?' for more clarification of this amazing sport.

[@OmniSportsInternational]

Oh adding this to my list! Thank you!

[@bruce4130]

@@OmniSportsInternationalNinh ly KZbin explains AFL rules better! Hopefully I spelt his name correctly!

[@jayweb51]

In Aussie Rules, you are not allowed to make contact with the head of an opponent; this will result in a free kick to the opponent's team, and a suspension of the player making illegal contact. Players are permitted to use a player(both own and opposition) to gain height for marking the ball; sometimes contact with the other player's shoulders is made, but they must be aware of the player's head.

[@Dr_KAP]

Can you please react to “Cricket explained for Baseball fans”. Cricket is the second most popular sport in the world after soccer/football- and this is the best video according to every American reactor who has seen it! Trust me you will get a ridiculous number of views, probably a lot more than this even- but more importantly I think you’ll enjoy the sport a lot. All the best from 🇦🇺 🦘

[@OmniSportsInternational]

I will! I want to learn more about that sport too!

[@jayweb51]

To learn more about Australian Rules Football, or more commonly called Aussie Rules, you should watch "What Is AFL Aussie Rules Explained"; then follow this up with "A Beginners Guide to Australian Rules Football", which should hopefully cover your questions from the first video. Enjoy the most unique sport in the world.

[@AndyFNQ84]

Glad you liked it matey

[@babyboomerinc]

good reaction - shame you didn't get to see the afl explained vid first. we have early matches in Feb before season starts in March - so you are starting right time of year for AFL

[@nicod4660]

just subbed for this, luv from Oz

[@vaudevillian7]

Would recommend the two Cricket Explained for Baseball Fans and Rugby Explained for American Football Fans by Sports Explained - they’re the best out there

[@berranari1]

Bobby you sound like a good person and you will do just fine learning about Australian Football. Just don't call it Rugby. 😂

[@OmniSportsInternational]

I have learned and will not make this mistake twice! Haha

[@berranari1]

@@OmniSportsInternational Cool man. 😎 If you have any questions just ask me using the comments reply. I have some sports for you to investigate. The Irish sports of Hurling and Gaelic Football and Calcio Storico (Historical Football) from Florence, Italy. 🇮🇪🇮🇹 Have you seen any of these? Hurling is like field hockey crossed with Lacrosse. 🏑 🥍 Gaelic Football is like Australian Football crossed with soccer. ⚽ Calico Storico is like Gaelic Football crossed with MMA. 🤔 I love investigating new sports too and I would like to help you with your experience. I am from Melbourne, Australia, the home of Australian Football. There is a game named International Rules Football. It is a hybrid of Gaelic Football and Australian Football. I liked it at first but I got tired of it but it is worth checking out. There used to be international matches in International Rules between Ireland and Australia, but it was stopped... I think it is still played at a junior level, between Ireland and Australia, I am not sure. My favourite sport is Australian Football. But my favourite sports league is the NFL. I really love American Football as well as Australian Football. Then I would have Rugby League, Gaelic Football, Soccer, Rugby Union, in that order. But that is just ranking football codes. But American Football and Australian Football are my favourite sports. Even above cricket and motor racing. I can still enjoy watching some soccer and Rugby though. Basketball is another sport I like, and I also like Netball. Do you know Netball, Bobby? It is not well known outside of the British Commonwealth. It's like Basketball, but it is 7 players a side and they are restricted to zones. Also they can't move with the ball at all. And there is no backboard, and the hoop is smaller than the basketball hoop, but so is the ball. Netball was actually invented in America and was originally called "women's basketball", but it became its own sport.

[@mjr320]

In NFL each defensive and offensive side plays about 15-16 mins of actual football each during a 3 1/2 hour game, where as in AFL each player can play a minimum of 80mins non stop, that is why they do not wear pads and helmets as it could not be done wearing all that gear

[@gamergame5318]

It’s like hockey Canadian made it but most Americans win the cup with mostly Canadian players . We can say the same with soccer or who are where it’s invested idk much about tennis or any other sports

[@Mediawatcher2023]

just remind you this is completely different to rugby its an Australian invention

[@PhilipShand]

I always smile when you say "football" when the foot rarely touches the ball. ? Please notice......NO PADS,NO HELMETS. Oh,& a great deal of kicking the ball,as in "football"

[@jackduncan7214]

Always hated that robbie gray tackle being called dangerous. He had his arm free but chose not to defend himself

[@bruce4130]

A beginners guide to AFL, KZbin, explains rules clearly too!

[@Danger_Mouse3619]

Watch what is AFL. Learn the rules and how its played. The next American calls it's rugby or lime its rugby im going to loose my shit.

[@pamelasparkes-bm5oz]

I’m hearing ya rugby doesn’t even compare

[@stuarthancock571]

American Football = Throwball to the rest of the world.

[@Toby-Wan_Kenobi]

1:24 At this very moment you, unknowingly of course, made every Australian not from the North-east cry out in rage and anger that AFL and Rugby are different.

[@JP8Mate]

Watch the video ' what is AFL' it will help explain the game for you, if you're interested

[@jackjustice4808]

This is not rugby, rugby is a much rougher sport

[@MikeDavis-no7ni]

Watch last 5 minutes Crows v North about 2011...best comeback game..or Eddie Betts highlights....

[@destinyridge]

AFL grounds are much bigger than NFL fields maybe double. There are 18 players per side and only 4 substitutes. Players play for 4 x 20 minute quarters. Young Aussies from the age of 6 play this game with full contact. The NFL has defence and offence teams. AFL every player is defence and offence. Players stay safe by being very fit. Most players play for the full 80 minutes. Usually play continues if there is a hard knock. NFL seems to take so long because its stops so often. Players run 10 yards and they go off for a rest. Watch a grand final and catch up on the rules by watching.

[@Toby-Wan_Kenobi]

Should preface that tye high majority of these actions were illegal in the context of the game due to either fighting (like the 2 guys who dropped hooks on another players jaw) or for high contact (any occasion where contact is made to another player above the shoulders) and most of them result in the injured players team getting a free kick from that spot or a 50meter penalty (a free kick 50 meters closer to their goals than the spot where the incident took place)

[@Pomdownuder]

Yeah we don't wear pads, even the women don't wear protection built "Aussie tuff".

[@ronaldchristie8206]

Watch Beginner Guide to Australian Football League AFL

[@lexuli87]

Watch the miracle on grass Lions vs Cats. MOST INSANE MATCH

[@frederickupham8349]

im number 937 hope you get bigger man

[@OmniSportsInternational]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it!

[@racingwithj7808]

Helmets 😂😂😂 wimps

[@DuxyMelbourne]

Come to Australia to witness it LIVE.

[@OmniSportsInternational]

That's the dream! One day I'd love that! :)

[@DuxyMelbourne]

@@OmniSportsInternational i'll gladly be your tour guide around Melbourne

[@Robert-v5h]

Watch some of the suggestion it is a amazingly athletic sport

[@OmniSportsInternational]

I will! I'm excited to see what these athletes can do! :)

[@WaDarkPhoenix]

Helmets unfortunately do not significantly reduce the incidence of concussion in contact sports. Cuts, and skull fractures, yes. Concussions, not really. The brain is free floating in fluid in the skull, it is the impact causing the brain to collide with the inside of the skull that causes concussions. Helmets aren't really able to prevent that. There are some helmet technologies being tested currently that claim to reduce concussions, but so far it is largely unverified.

[@Raining4rain]

Id recommend you watch a video explaing the rules abd stuff behind afl because it is definitely not rugby and can be a bit conf

[@OmniSportsInternational]

Yeah a few others have suggested that and I definitely will! I appreciate it! I want to learn more and could teach others about the differences so others won't make the same mistake!

[@matzad747]

Please watch the best Marks (Catches)and Goals of the season.

[@Roddrummer]

I find it really disappointing that by far the most frequent reaction videos to Australian Football are the the 'big hits'. Whoever sent you this as an introduction to the game needs to be shirtfronted with a big hip and shoulder. It is a game based around extraordinary ALL-ROUND athleticism, the violence is only a part of that. Attain some understanding of THE GAME before you watch the hits. There are some decent explanatory videos around, check them out. Then watch the 'Top 50 marks of all time' and the 'Top 50 goals of all time'.

[@OmniSportsInternational]

Yeah. I'm going to watch a different one so I can learn more. I agree! In our version of football a biggest tackle video wouldn't really show much about the game itself. Thank you for the suggestion:)

[@jgirl10101]

Couldn’t agree more. There’s so much to love and admire about Aussie Rules, including good bumps and tackles. But these videos that glorify illegal hits, that cause pretty catastrophic injures for entertainment, are not good.

[@Roddrummer]

@@jgirl10101 I'm actually glad much of the head high stuff has been eliminated (they'll never get rid of it altogether I don't think).

[@gamortie]

1:26 BLASPHEMER! Australian Rules is NOT rugby! Rugby was made by effete English public school boys, while Aussie rules was made by our First Nations, and expanded on by our rough and tumble colonials as a winter counterpart to cricket

[@Davo-i1s]

Watch the "NRLs 100 Biggest Hits Ever (GGOA) which is Australian Rugby League and you will see what big hits look like. Most of the hits in AFL are like being sucker punched you dont really know when its coming in NRL at least when you have the ball you know you are the target and what direction the hit is coming from... Rugby League (NRL) is not Rugby Union or Australian Football its a different football code again more like your NFL without the stoppages or the pads. The NRL are opening their 2024 season with 2 competition games in Las Vegas in March.

[@OmniSportsInternational]

I'm not too far from Vegas, maybe I need to make a trek out!

[@carked5707]

Have a look at Mason cox story he is an American who plays

[@OmniSportsInternational]

I will!

[@andrewfletcher590]

You seen it and still no idea

[@storiesoncards]

Aussie rules football, you should see our women play it too

[@shielsy1]

They're garbage the NRLW girls smoke them.

[@kevferguson6065]

Flag football. That's funny. This is a man's game.

[@stevenodoherty6164]

Watch vid what is AFL explained enjoy

[@rafaelandres23]

Where tf did you get rugby from? Nobody would’ve actually told you that

[@jackjustice4808]

Hey try real rugby and compare it to AFL and footy and you will see what a real mans sport is

[@andrewdavies5897]

Watch a game maybe u will know what's its like this is stuff u get in trouble for

[@OmniSportsInternational]

I plan to soon!

[@nicolecrichton9654]

Don’t watch the greatest hits as it’s old and not how the game is played. Sick of people telling others to watch this type of video when it’s not our game anymore!

[@sandgroperwookiee65]

Keep ya frillies on

[@OmniSportsInternational]

That makes sense! Not as much, but we've seen lots of American sports over time reduce how physical they can be or how hard they can hit, so old clips miss that.

[@barnowl.]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! I dislike how those who are new to Australian Rules Football always seem to gravitate to this video first. The actions here are NOT in the spirit of the game and can result in suspensions and fines.

[@OmniSportsInternational]

I learned my lesson; I made a follow up video where I learn the rules and see some of the best marks and goals of all time!

[@andrewdavies5897]

It's not rugby

[@shielsy1]

Afl is one step up from netball, watch a proper tough sport Rugby League, with the league being called the NRL.

[@lisaortolan5808]

Rugby League? Tough? rofl. It's a pathetic sport that is slow and boring, and has no skill or athleticism involved.They throw the ball around and then dare to call it Footy, and oh. drop the ball on the ground to score? Clearly, not many brain cells or skills are required there. AFL Really is the best sport in the world

[@anthonypirera7598]

Please don't call it rugby because it's like me calling NFL American Football 🏈 Soccer

[@OmniSportsInternational]

This mistake will never be made again!

[@anthonypirera7598]

@@OmniSportsInternational you do realise that you have found the greatest game on earth

[@anthonypirera7598]

@@OmniSportsInternational there is a video that explains how some states play rugby league and the other states play Australian football it's called The Barrasi Line kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIW3hn2gmpV6qK8si=qfbonkFYiNjFdn3L

[@banta-pd8zj]

How could you keep watching this and not have the slightest idea nor curiosity as to what kind of game you were commenting on. No query about the uniforms, the ball, the grounds, basically zilch until the 6 minute mark and even then it was essentially about you. The worst reaction yet.

[@OmniSportsInternational]

Hello friend! I do have questions which is why I posted this video In the first place. The biggest hit video does little to showcase a sport. So it doesn't lend itself to those kinds of questions. This video was suggested to me by a viewer so I didn't know going in would show very little of actual game play. As far as uniforms, I don't think I've ever had questions about uniforms in any sport I watch or enjoy, haha. I'll be posting a follow up learning the rules. I'm sorry this video was not your jam, I hope you find one that is!

[@RD-xv5fn]

You obviously have no idea what rugby is either as it’s not like AFL . Bit more studying

[@DavidPola1961]

Pansie game they can't even fight

[@themoviehobbit355]

I think it’s more because they rather not get suspended for weeks and get massive fines

[@michaelslavin1601]

Yeah you can blame the doctors, fear of getting sued and the idiotic football boards who just happened to bring in duty of care laws. Crikey I knew when I first laced up my boots what the consequences were to playing soccer, rugby league and Aussie Rules. Fighting was a common occurrence from what I can remember in 50’s through to the 2,000’s though as each decade lapsed there were less incidents

[@davehocking4091]

If you wanna fight take up boxing or MMA, but usually people like you wouldn't dare because you're the real pansies.

[@ronaldtaylor4530]

just rubbish man. Stick with what u know.

[@ACE-gk5gi]

Welcome to the tuffest Ball game in da world..and one of the oldest..older then ya throw ball..lol..and we don't need a stupid helmet n pads just to run on grass..lol..top 50 marks,,and the rules should be ya next reaction..AFL Is not rugby...NFL is more like rugby

[@OmniSportsInternational]

Looking at the rules is a good idea! Excited to see more tough and hard hits!

[@dannjp75]

Gaelic football is older and is as, if not more, brutal.

[@ACE-gk5gi]

@@dannjp75 yeahhhhhhhh naaaaaaaaaaa lol ya goofy m8te from Australia

[@dannjp75]

@@ACE-gk5gi sorry, I don’t speak fuckwit.